The Explicit Authority Significance of Suspending Dane County’s School Closure
The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s suspension of Madison & Dane County’s order closing schools shows that explicit authority is still on everyone’s mind.
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JCRAR Orders DHS Emergency Order Go Through Emergency Rulemaking
The Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules voted 6-4 Monday to require the Wisconsin Department of Health and Human Services to submit their emergency order limiting businesses to 25% indoor capacity to go through the rule-making process.
Updates on the Case Challenging Wisconsin’s Mask Mandate
A Wisconsin trial judge heard oral arguments Monday on a case challenging Wisconsin Governor Tony Ever’s authority to extend a state of emergency past the constitutionally allotted 60 days.
7th Circuit Upholds Absentee Ballot Extension
A recent 7th Circuit decision means ballots postmarked by Election Day will count for the presidential election provided they arrive by November 9th
Judge Extends Absentee Ballot Deadline, State Legislature Appeals
U.S. District Judge William Conley ordered Monday that absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day will count as long as they arrive by November 9th, the Monday after Election Day.
Polk County Board Votes Against Extending Unlawful CAFO Moratorium
On September 15th, the Polk County Board voted against a resolution extending a moratorium on swine CAFO’s, but did pass a modified conditional use permitting ordinance.